Living Memorial

The Latin Lover

He’s crass
He’s totally off the wall
He’s vulgar
He’s funny as hell

And believe it or not
He holds women in high regard
He’s written some tribute poems himself

It took me some time
To get used to his poetry
(and I write dirty)

What some may not know
And what he may not want you to know
(sorry for outing you, my friend)
He’s a good guy
With a soft heart

Go to his pages
Look past the naked women
(okay, I know a lot if you don’t want to do that)
Read between the lines

He has some really cool things to say

Maybe it’s because I took the time to look
That I was able to see him
Once I did, it made all the difference

He’s like me in a lot of ways
He’s not for everyone
But he’s unapologetically for him

Why the hell not be President?
Other people run on the same ticket

A true lover of poetry
He’s experienced more than I can imagine
He knew Butkowski
He’s had a life I can only imagine
Not glamorous by any means
But he lived

He’s an excellent poet
And interesting as all get out
Sometimes mistakes make the man

We’ve had profound discussions
It’s been a while since he and I have talked
I miss him
My eighty year old friend

I’ll let his work speak for itself

Go to his pages
Read his work
Let your heart be touched like mine
By his brilliant mind

I miss you, my guy